Political Quotes

Gene Green: I think the more we broaden this measure and the more it is opened up to a broader set of conditions, the more we risk…

On the recordOctober 2, 2017
I think the more we broaden this measure and the more it is opened up to a broader set of conditions, the more we risk undermining the central purpose of the legislation.
Said by
Gene Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Gene Green emphasizes caution in defining terminal illness to maintain the legislation's purpose.

Share

More from Gene Green

Sep 25, 2018

I hope that we can advance this legislation as well.

congress.gov
Dec 10, 2018

I'm pleased to hear ONC is undergoing a rigorous public comment process before finalizing this provision.

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2018

I was surprised after I got up and talked about MACRA and how we are trying to stay attuned to it as members of Congress, watching what the agency does.

congress.gov
Jul 18, 2018

The enactment of the 21st Century Cures in December of 2016 was a great achievement, particularly in a time of sharp partisanship and gridlock.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation